Title: BelgraviaAuthor: Julian Fellowes
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis:
On the evening of 15 June 1915, the great and the good of British society have gathered in Brussels at what is to become one of the most tragic parties in history - the Duchess of Richmond's ball. For this is the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and many of the handsome young men attending the ball will find themselves, the very next day, on the battlefield.
For Sophia Trenchard, the young and beautiful daughter of Wellington's chief supplier, this night will change everything. But it is only twenty-five years later, when the upwardly mobile Trenchards move into the fashionable new area of Belgravia, that the true repercussions of that moment will be felt. For in this new world, where the aristocracy rub shoulders with the emerging nouveau riche, there are those who would prefer the secrets of the past to remain buried... (Amazon.com)
My Thoughts
Two words: Julian. Fellowes.
You may know of my great love for Downton Abbey from past posts, so when this came up as a suggested book on Pinterest, I just had to have it. It is another book that I received as a gift this past Christmas, and it is awesome.
Belgravia had everything I expected in a book from Fellowes. There are likable, inherently human characters who the reader can relate with. There is an intriguing storyline that is just believable enough to pull the reader in. The suspense starts from the very beginning and slowly, new pieces of information are released to the reader, all the way to the very end. I seriously had trouble putting it down (which is troublesome, since I read before bed, I stayed up later than I had intended after forcing myself to place the bookmark and close it.)
It was also refreshing not to know what was coming next, there were some twists I really didn't expect. This story is also one that while slightly familiar, has a unique storyline that hasn't been told in this way before. I just had to know how it would end!
If you loved Downton Abbey, or anything set in the Edwardian Era, this is a book for you. If you like a good love story or family drama, this is a book for you.
If you are a human who likes to read fiction, this is a book for you.
Seriously, read it.
Comment below if you have read this book or have suggestions for others like it!
To buy this book from amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from Julian Fellowes, visit his website linked above.
Two words: Julian. Fellowes.
You may know of my great love for Downton Abbey from past posts, so when this came up as a suggested book on Pinterest, I just had to have it. It is another book that I received as a gift this past Christmas, and it is awesome.
Belgravia had everything I expected in a book from Fellowes. There are likable, inherently human characters who the reader can relate with. There is an intriguing storyline that is just believable enough to pull the reader in. The suspense starts from the very beginning and slowly, new pieces of information are released to the reader, all the way to the very end. I seriously had trouble putting it down (which is troublesome, since I read before bed, I stayed up later than I had intended after forcing myself to place the bookmark and close it.)
It was also refreshing not to know what was coming next, there were some twists I really didn't expect. This story is also one that while slightly familiar, has a unique storyline that hasn't been told in this way before. I just had to know how it would end!
If you loved Downton Abbey, or anything set in the Edwardian Era, this is a book for you. If you like a good love story or family drama, this is a book for you.
If you are a human who likes to read fiction, this is a book for you.
Seriously, read it.
Comment below if you have read this book or have suggestions for others like it!
To buy this book from amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from Julian Fellowes, visit his website linked above.
